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Close As anyone who’s watching their weight will tell you that hunger is just one of many reasons that people eat. Those with a tendency towardemotional eatingare especially vulnerable to making poor choices. If you’re an emotional eater, you may find yourself eating to deal with uncomfortable emotions, using food as a reward when you’re happy, and craving sweets or unhealthy snacks when stressed. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! The following ideas can help you to cut down emotional eating and develophealthier eating habits, even when you’re stressed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Emotional Spending?What Causes Emotional Spending?Tips for Stopping Emotional Spending Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Emotional Spending? What Causes Emotional Spending? Tips for Stopping Emotional Spending Occasional emotional spending isn’t usually an issue. But when it gets out of hand, when it damages our finances, or when it’s used in place of healthier coping mechanisms, it can become a problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 102More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 102 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Have you ever spent hours worrying about what someone might say when you see them?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Irrational ThoughtsWhat Causes Irrational Thoughts?Who Experiences Irrational Thoughts?How to Manage Irrational Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Irrational Thoughts What Causes Irrational Thoughts? Who Experiences Irrational Thoughts? How to Manage Irrational Thoughts Close Irrational thoughts are distorted ways of thinking that prevent you from seeing things realistically. Such thoughts can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-defeating behaviors, and unhealthy coping skills....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHow People Jump to ConclusionsEffectsExamplesCognitive ReframingHow to Stop Jumping to Conclusions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition How People Jump to Conclusions Effects Examples Cognitive Reframing How to Stop Jumping to Conclusions Close Jumping to conclusions is a type of cognitive distortion that involves making unwarranted assumptions based on limited information. It is a common issue for many people.This type of thinking allows people to make decisions quickly, but it also means that these decisions are quite often wrong....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 126More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 126 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts Maybe you find yourselfdoubting whether you are actually good enoughfor someone you’re dating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is It So Hard to Stop Loving Someone?How to Stop Loving Someone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is It So Hard to Stop Loving Someone? How to Stop Loving Someone Close Loveis one of the most beautiful, yet complicated emotions human beings are able to feel. When done right, it can produce perpetual stomach butterflies, an extra spring in the step, and a cheesy grin that only thethoughtof a loved one can muster....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Lying ProblemHow to Stop Lying Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Lying Problem How to Stop Lying Close The truth is thateveryone liesfrom time to time. Small lies to spare someone’s feelings, omissions to avoid revealing too much, and yes, even blatant attempts to mislead are all examples of how lies can work their way into everyday communication....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Using Mindfulness Identify Your Negative Thoughts Replace Negative Thoughts Avoid Thought-Stopping Techniques Practice Coping With Criticism Use a Diary to Track Negative Thoughts Frequently Asked Questions What are negative thoughts? Why do I have negative thoughts? Close Negative thoughts can contribute to problems such as social anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. The key to changing yournegative thoughtsis to understand how you think now (and the problems that result), then use strategies to change these thoughts or make them have less of an effect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding NightmaresIdentifying Personal TriggersEstablishing a Relaxing Bedtime RoutineManaging Stress and AnxietyPromoting Healthy Sleep HabitsCoping Techniques During NightmaresSeeking Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Nightmares Identifying Personal Triggers Establishing a Relaxing Bedtime Routine Managing Stress and Anxiety Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits Coping Techniques During Nightmares Seeking Professional Help Close Scary dreams can be nerve-wracking no matter how many candles you’ve had on your birthday cake....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Means to ObsessObsession and Your Mental HealthManaging Obsessive ThoughtsWhy Am I Obsessing?Know the SignsPracticing Self-CareProfessional helpHealthy Coping Mechanisms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means to Obsess Obsession and Your Mental Health Managing Obsessive Thoughts Why Am I Obsessing? Know the Signs Practicing Self-Care Professional help Healthy Coping Mechanisms Close Having obsessive thoughts about another person can feel all-consuming....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSignsCausesTypesEffectsHow to StopTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs Causes Types Effects How to Stop Takeaways Close Overthinking can be a hardhabit to break. You might even convince yourself that thinking about something for a really long time is the key to developing the best solution. But that’s usually not the case. In fact, the longer you think about something, the less time and energy you have to take productive action....

Close If you’reliving with ADHD, you probably know about overthinking—when your thoughts get caught in a loop, and you go over and over the same thoughts without feeling better or finding a resolution. You might get stuck on day-to-day worries or future events, but a large portion of your overthinking probably concerns the past. Whether it was something that happened last week or decades ago, you might keep wishing you’d done or said something different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Jon AcuffWhy Jon Acuff Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From JonMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Jon Acuff Why Jon Acuff Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Jon More About the Podcast...